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Cheap Eats Key West - $70 Dollars a Day Food Challenge

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're here at the southernmost point of the continental United States to do cheap eats key west and our food budget is only $70.

This chipped beef is bringing back all the mess. It's so nostalgic.

That is a damn good piece of key lime pie.

We made it. All right. At Sloppy Joe's, I got the Sloppy Joe. What else are you going to get?

Creator's Tips & Advice

Tip extra on Thanksgiving Day if you can.
Walk around Key West instead of using Uber.
Try key lime pie with a chocolate dip for a different experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating Key West on a budgetWalk everywhere; it's super walkable.
Finding open restaurants on ThanksgivingDo research and have backup plans.

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan you eat all day in Key West for just $70?
QWhat are some cheap eats in Key West?
QHow to navigate Key West on a budget?

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YouTube Video Description

Can you really eat all day in Key West, Florida, for just $70, including tax AND tip? 🌴💸 In this episode of Random Recess, we’re taking on our signature $70 Dollars a Day Food Challenge in one of the most iconic (and touristy) destinations in the Florida Keys. From breakfast to lunch, dinner, and even dessert, we’re hunting down cheap eats in Key West to see what your money actually gets you. Along the way, we stop at legendary local spots like Pepe’s Café, Sloppy Joe’s Bar, and Kermit’s Key Lime Shop to put this budget challenge to the test. But this isn’t just about food, we’re also exploring historic Key West landmarks, walking Duval Street, and soaking in the unique island vibes that make Key West such a popular cruise and vacation stop. Whether you’re visiting on a Caribbean cruise, planning a Florida Keys road trip, or just curious how expensive Key West really is, this video is packed with travel tips, budget hacks, and honest prices. 👉 Would YOU try a $70 food challenge in Key West? Drop a comment, hit that 👍, and don’t forget to subscribe to @RandomRecess for more food challenges, cruise travel, and destination guides. 🎉 Join our YouTube Membership Get early ad-free access, exclusive videos, thank-you credits, and more! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjT4G0ukknVoJXI31Qh4l1w/join 🧳 Let Us Book Your Next Trip Cruises, theme parks & more—stress-free and personalized! 👉 https://www.randomrecess.com/book 👕 Shop Our Merch Recess-inspired designs and travel vibes: 👉 https://random-recess.myspreadshop.com/all 📺 Catch Up on Our Cheap Eats Series! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL51Neyz8oKN0QCY0o8hocIE_mLTd6lh6Z ✨ Follow Random Recess ✨ 📱 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RandomRecess 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@randomrecess 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randomrecess/ 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/randomrecess Featured in this video: 📍 Pepe’s Café 806 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040 📍 Mattheessen’s Candy Kitchen 418 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040 📍 Boat House Bar & Restaurant 1019 Front St, Key West, FL 33040 📍 Kermit’s Key Lime Shop 200 Elizabeth St, Key West, FL 33040 📍 Sloppy Joe’s Bar 201 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040 📍The Hemingway Home and Museum 907 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040 📍Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. 1400 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040 00:00 Cheap Eats Key West 03:40 Pepe's Cafe, Key West 08:16 Mattheesen’s Candy Kitchen, Key West 12:10 Southern Most Point, Key West 14:30 Boat House Bar & Restaurant, Key West 19:30 The Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West 26:00 Kermit’s Key Lime Shop, Key West 29:50 Sloppy Joe’s Bar, Key West 31:00 Final Results #CheapEats #FoodChallenge #randomrecess